Monthly Archives: November 2024

“You have my full attention,” Victor said slowly. “After all, we are advancing with the works, we did discover a very large area full of equipment for making starship parts, because Bulger had assembled the resources to build spaceships and … Continue reading →

Gordon eased off on the throttle and sounded the steam whistle. “Here we are,” he announced as the train came to a stop.  The reception committee, the two men who manned the tower, waved, one from the platform, the other … Continue reading →

“There are also several student government reports,” Martina said, “very detailed, and by rumor a faculty minority report giving other details.” “Of course,” Adams said, “we cannot tell you what to do about this, because the Constitution is extremely clear … Continue reading →

“We actually heard from the railmaster himself,” the older of the two signalman said.  “He said to tell you that nothing had changed, and that Phoenix was sending out a party on horseback rather than sending one of their locomotives. … Continue reading →

“No, I can’t say that I did,” Winston answered.  “They’re precious rare, here in Arizona.” “And this one was due south,” Steve said, “not north where it was supposed to be, and electric blue.  It filled the sky, well part … Continue reading →

&&&& All too soon, Elektra heard the ring of her secretary’s bell. Her staff worked lower down in the tower, but around the corner Gertrude Kim had a beautiful carved-wood U-shaped desk, enough to intimidate all but the most important … Continue reading →

“Name?” Gordon asked. “Winston Cooper. He’s actually Doctor Winston Cooper, but he’s not a medical doctor, so he asked people not to say that. Call him Winston and he’ll be very happy.” Longer than Gordon would’ve preferred, his new cars … Continue reading →

“Technical experts,” Glorious Day said.  “We need outside experts to review the student and minority report, people we can trust.” “Curiously,” Elektra said, “Friedrich Terhorst loaded up his party with engineering types.  And Grace Jones is still a prominent mathematician.  … Continue reading →